In Berlin, a residential building located at the intersection of Goltzstrasse and Grunewaldstrasse in the Schöneberg district faces the risk of collapse. This alarming situation has prompted the police to close off surrounding streets to traffic. With visible deep cracks running along the facade, authorities have taken swift action to avert any potential disaster.
The Berlin police confirmed their intervention in the Schöneberg area following concerns about the structural integrity of the building, particularly as the U7 subway line runs directly below the endangered property. Responding to the severity of the situation, the building has been evacuated under the directive of the building inspection. The evacuation order, initiated on Wednesday afternoon, prohibits tenants from re-entering the premises until further notice.
Prior to the evacuation, residents were already advised by the landlord not to access the bay windows at the corner of the building due to safety concerns. Reports indicate ongoing issues, primarily centered around the corner of the structure, raising alarms about the magnitude of the damage. The affected area will remain cordoned off until a structural engineer evaluates the stability of the building. This incident echoes a similar occurrence in Frankfurt earlier in January, where tenants were abruptly forced to vacate their premises due to imminent collapse.
